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Comedian to visit 100 Fringe shows in a day to raise money for charity

Entertainment

Denim Juniors

12 Surprise hits currently wowing Fringe audiences

Entertainment

Hibs defender Ryan Porteous tries to stop Molde striker Erling Braut Haaland

Molde 3, Hibs 0 (agg 3-0): Haaland at double as Europa dream ends

Hibs

Lady Dorrian fixed a trial for November in Edinburgh.

Man faces trial for ‘murder bid and sexual assault’ of girl aged 4

Edinburgh

‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin, dies aged 76

Entertainment

Man mocks Council with Photoshop protest against Princes Street barriers

Edinburgh

Capital stars in new Proclaimers video for latest single ‘Streets of Edinburgh’

Edinburgh

Leith open air market shut down by council over ‘noise and smells’ concerns

Leith

Police were called to Brackensbrae in Broxburn last night.

Man rushed to hospital after ‘stabbing’ in Broxburn

Edinburgh

Kezia Dugdale: Festivals must be fair on local people

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Micah Stanbridge with his mother Sheena, who received a bone marrow transplant thanks to the Anthony Nolan Trust

Cyclist crosses America for charity that saved mum’s life

Health

House prices in Edinburgh and Lothians soar again during summer

Edinburgh

James perform at Linlithgow

Music fans descend on Linlithgow for a host of top acts

Entertainment

Two mums enjoy Nicola's GroovaRoo class

Nicola helps mums get their groove on

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Kidzcare staff helped raise �200 by donning their pyjamas

No rest Ronald McDonald House PJ charity fundraisers

Edinburgh

Lily Asch provides a safe space to talk about mental health

Talking helped turn storyteller Lily’s life around

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Aodan Donnelly will run 192 miles over the course of this month

Accountant Aodan makes a run for it

Edinburgh

Ambulance man Mike’s a high flier

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People’s Energy staff in charity brunch

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Anna’s great time at family fun weekend

Edinburgh

Meningitis Now team to tackle Kiltwalk

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Video captures shocking moment a man ‘bus surfs’ in Tranent

Edinburgh

Lady Dorrian fixed a trial for November in Edinburgh.

Man faces trial for ‘murder bid and sexual assault’ of girl aged 4

Edinburgh

Police were called to Brackensbrae in Broxburn last night.

Man rushed to hospital after ‘stabbing’ in Broxburn

Edinburgh

A man has been arrested following a disturbance at Murrayburn Park.

Man arrested after disturbance at Murrayburn Park

Edinburgh

Nazi extremist jailed after being caught with bomb kit in Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Hammer-wielding gang seen before Moredun blaze which injured one

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Thief pulls knife on brave neighbour who confronted him in Edinburgh

News

Police called to reports of ‘disturbance’ in Murrayburn Park

Crime

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The footage has been viewed more than 40,00 times. A screengrab from the video.

Video captures shocking moment a man ‘bus surfs’ in Tranent

Edinburgh

The cyclist was pulled over and escorted by police.

Cyclist ‘inadvertently’ ends up on A1 during charity cycle

Edinburgh

Thief pulls knife on brave neighbour who confronted him in Edinburgh

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At least 38 people were killed when the giant motorway bridge collapsed in Genoa in northwestern Italy. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

British family ‘ran for lives’ before Genoa bridge collapse

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ScotRail fares will have increased by nearly 7 per cent over the latest two rises. Picture: John Devlin

ScotRail commuters to be hit with 3.2 per cent fares rise

Transport

Rail fares are set to increase across the UK

Rail fares increase: What it means for Edinburgh commuters

Edinburgh

Bike at City Chambers ready for Edinburgh's long-awaited cycle hire scheme which will be launched in September. Aug 14 2018

Delayed cycle hire scheme to hit the streets next month

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Revellers warned over bogus private hire drivers across Capital

News

Edinburgh Airport passenger numbers break 1.5 million barrier

Edinburgh

Man charged after two cut free from car following A1 crash

Edinburgh

Campaigners protest in Edinburgh against increase in rail fares

Transport

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Teachers and parents say many P1 pupils get upset at having to sit tests deemed necessary by the Scottish Govenment.

Calls to ban Scotland’s P1 testing as pressure builds on Government

Education

Triplets about to start primary school together (left to right) Reuben, Kara and Sam who all just turned 5. Also pictured with their big brothers (left to right) James (15), Daniel (12) and Ben (10). Surname is Taylor. Picture; Greg Macvean

First day of school for Morningside triplets

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Generic stock image of school uniform

Council inundated with uniform and food grant increases

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There is considerable agreement across the political spectrum on how education in Scotland could be improved (Picture: Steven Scott Taylor)

Ruth Davidson: SNP dithers over education as Higher pass rate falls

Opinion

Kezia Dugdale: Fees for exam appeals are unfair on poorest pupils

Opinion

Edinburgh University criticised over clearing by postcode policy

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Proud grandmother has a child in every year at Buckstone Primary

Education

Daniel Johnson

Opinion

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Laura Close claims doctors said she was "too young" for menopause and "fobbed" her off with anti-depressants. Picture: SWNS

Scottish woman says she will never be a mum after ‘NHS failure’

Health

Kirsty Harrison was dignosed with an inoperable brain tumour in July 2002 aged 11. Picture: Greg Macean

Bride-to-be diagnosed with brain tumour shares inspirational story of living in the moment

Health

Micah Stanbridge with his mother Sheena, who received a bone marrow transplant thanks to the Anthony Nolan Trust

Cyclist crosses America for charity that saved mum’s life

Health

Bike at City Chambers ready for Edinburgh's long-awaited cycle hire scheme which will be launched in September. Aug 14 2018

Delayed cycle hire scheme to hit the streets next month

News

The hot weather is thought to have added to the stench.

Hot weather sparks record complaints over stench at Seafield

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One of Scotland's baby boxes is to be preserved in the Museum of Childhood. Picture: PA Wire

Scotland’s baby box immortalised in Edinburgh’s Museum of Childhood

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Men who took part in the study said the term 'male nurse' should be scrapped. Picture: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock

Calls to rebrand Scottish nursing as gender neutral

Health

Steve Cardownie: Show for Alfie and kids with cancer sells out

Opinion

Blind man negotiates obstacles on Leith Walk in new video to highlight the hazards

Health

Replica shops of city’s past help care home residents reflect

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Vaping may damage immune system and lead to lung disease, study suggests

News

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Castlebrae pupils with Festival director Fergus 'Linehan in 2016. The link-up between the Festival and the school should be a model for the future. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Tommy Sheppard: Why don’t our schools get the Fringe benefits?

Opinion

Comedians held a tribute to Sean Hughes

Karen Koren: A tribute to absent Fringe friends

Opinion

Opponents of the Meadowbank redevelopment gather for a public meeting. Picture: Ian Georgeson

John McLellan: Meadowbank campaigners bulldozed

Opinion

The hoardings will now only be in place for the duration of the performances at the bandstand. Picture: Andrew O'Brien

John McLellan: Princes Street barriers make venue problems all too clear

Opinion

Ruth Davidson: SNP dithers over education as Higher pass rate falls

Opinion

Steve Cardownie: Show for Alfie and kids with cancer sells out

Opinion

Steve Cardownie: My part in cancelled council trip to US and Canada

Opinion

Vladimir McTavish: The last of the legendary Festival Fringe drinkers

Opinion

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Castlebrae pupils with Festival director Fergus 'Linehan in 2016. The link-up between the Festival and the school should be a model for the future. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Tommy Sheppard: Why don’t our schools get the Fringe benefits?

Opinion

Teachers and parents say many P1 pupils get upset at having to sit tests deemed necessary by the Scottish Govenment.

Calls to ban Scotland’s P1 testing as pressure builds on Government

Education

Iain Livingstone. Pic - Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

Iain Livingstone appointed head of Scotland’s national police force

Politics

Andrew Kerr and Cammy Day were set to go on the trip (Picture: Greg Macvean)

Council chiefs’ controversial US visit cancelled amid ‘adverse publicity’

Politics

There is considerable agreement across the political spectrum on how education in Scotland could be improved (Picture: Steven Scott Taylor)

Ruth Davidson: SNP dithers over education as Higher pass rate falls

Opinion

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: John Devlin

Scottish independence blueprint absent from SNP conference

Politics

Andrew Kerr and Cammy Day were set to go on the trip (Picture: Greg Macvean)

Steve Cardownie: My part in cancelled council trip to US and Canada

Opinion

Letters: Local residents are sidelined in growth of student flats

Edinburgh

Mandela family miss Edinburgh book festival event after being stopped at Heathrow

Politics

Ian Swanson: Second Brexit referendum would divide UK but is worth risk

Opinion

Scots shoppers ‘hit by £400 Brexit price hike since referendum vote’

Business

Entertainment More Entertainment >>

Denim Juniors

12 Surprise hits currently wowing Fringe audiences

Entertainment

Galvin Brothers

5 Best places for food & drink during the Book Festival

Entertainment

Comedian Joel Dommett. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Comedian to visit 100 Fringe shows in a day to raise money for charity

Entertainment

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A bottle dubbed the 'Holy Grail' of whisky will go under the hammer in Edinburgh this Autumn. Picture; SWNS

Rare whisky set to sell for £1 million at auction

Edinburgh

Artist imparession of the proposed br/restaurant at Holy Corner Morningside

150 jobs to be created as pub chain pledges £10m for new Grassmarket and Bruntsfield bars

Business

Thief pulls knife on brave neighbour who confronted him in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh's House of Fraser

House of Fraser website offline amid reported delivery woes

Business